Two Distribution boards supplied by one sub-main

I'm in the middle of a 'discussion' over an EICR in which the contractor is claiming that two distribution boards (in different parts of the building) but fed from the same sub-main (well, split on the outgoing terminals of the supplying switch fuse) is a C2 and needs to be changed.

He is unwilling to supply a regulation which he feels this contravenes and I'm struggling to find such a reg.

What is the opinion of the learned community?

I think this is perhaps not best practice but I'm struggling with his assertion of a C2.

Comments please......

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0 lyledunn over 1 year ago

If the lads undertaking these inspections had to set out a clear explanation of why they were issuing the code and the danger they perceive to be present, I suspect there wouldn’t be so many codes handed out!
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0 lyledunn over 1 year ago

If the lads undertaking these inspections had to set out a clear explanation of why they were issuing the code and the danger they perceive to be present, I suspect there wouldn’t be so many codes handed out!
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0 AdrianWint over 1 year ago in reply to lyledunn

I'm inclined to agree you Lyle, often, when challenged, the best answer they can give is "its illegal". Asking for a regulation which the tester feels has been broken isn't an unreasonable request.
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